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Evidence-based recommendations on rituximab for treating relapsed or refractory stage 3 or 4 follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in adults.
Familial hypercholesterolaemia: identification and management (CG71)
This guideline covers identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a specific type of high cholesterol that runs in the family, in children, young people and adults. It aims to help identify people at increased risk of coronary heart disease as a result of having FH.
Evidence-based recommendations on injectable bulking agents for faecal incontinence. This involves injecting a material into the muscles around the anus to bulk the sides of the sphincter.
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This quality standard covers the diagnosis and initial management of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage in women in their first trimester (up to 13 completed weeks of pregnancy). It includes assessment and diagnosis for women with suspected early pregnancy loss. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.
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This guideline covers managing acute and chronic pancreatitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people have the right treatment and follow-up, and get timely information and support after diagnosis.
Laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction (HTG162)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction. This involves removing the fatty tissue using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen.
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Balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures (HTG108)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures. This involves inflating baloon-like devices placed into the collapsed vertebra until it reaches normal height, after which they are removed and replaced with a special cement.
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Micropressure therapy for refractory Ménière's disease (HTG285)
Evidence-based recommendations on micropressure therapy for refractory Ménière's disease. This involves inserting a grommet (small tube) through the eardrum into the middle ear and blowing air at low pressure into the inner ear.
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Percutaneous balloon cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation (HTG286)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation. This involves using a probe attached to a balloon catheter to freeze tissue in one of the chambers on the left side of the heart.
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Falls: assessment and prevention in older people and in people 50 and over at higher risk (NG249)
This guideline covers assessing risk of falling and interventions to prevent falls in all people aged 65 and over, and people aged 50 to 64 who are at higher risk of falls. It aims to reduce the risk and incidence of falls, and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality.
Endoscopic radiofrequency therapy of the anal sphincter for faecal incontinence (HTG262)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency therapy of the anal sphincter for faecal incontinence. This involves applying radiofrequency energy to the anal wall, with the aim of inducing muscle changes to improve muscle tone and help control bowel movement.
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Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic sialendoscopy. This involves using a flexible tube to enter the salivary gland, and visualise and remove the stone.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic carbon dioxide laser cricopharyngeal myotomy for relief of oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults. This involves inserting an endoscope (a thin, rigid tube with a camera on the end) through the mouth, and using a carbon dioxide laser to cut through the muscle that runs round the top of the gullet.
Irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (HTG437)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.